scholarly journals Exploring Marketing Mix Practices of the Tanzanian Manufacturing SMEs and Their Growth Dynamics

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. p13
Author(s):  
Dr. Upendo Brilliant Cornell Nyamanza

The objective of the study was to examine how the manufacturing SMEs implement marketing mix strategies and therefore, its importance as a driver of growth potential. The study utilized qualitative, explanatory design adopted through cross-sectional approach. Both primary and secondary data was collected using semi-structured interviews and document analysis techniques respectively to a purposive sample of 12 manufacturing SMEs. Then, the interview transcripts and secondary data were analyzed using a thematic framework through Nvivo software:10. The results confirm that manufacturing SMEs in Dar es Salaam do implement marketing mix strategies but, not so well organized and that, they still perceive product and promotion decisions as most important predictor of their growth. Further, SMEs are aware of the importance of marketing mix decisions but, they make less use of them due to limited financial resources, marketing knowledge, and unfriendly external environment.

Crowdsourcing ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 1536-1550
Author(s):  
Beyza Oba

This chapter aims to study crowdfunding in an emerging economy, Turkey. Crowdfunding is a comparatively new funding practice in Turkey and platforms involved in crowdfunding are very few. In an economic system where entrepreneurs of small sized companies have limited possibilities for securing financial resources crowdfunding could have been a viable tool for the provision of financial resources. However, due to legal constraints, limited usage of social media, lack of computer literacy and lack of knowledge about the issue, crowdfunding in Turkey is a novice micro-funding mechanism where people with similar concerns, lifestyles and values give support. The chapter is based on an analysis of primary (semi-structured interviews) and secondary data about the Turkish crowdfunding arena and discusses the business models, governance mechanisms utilized by crowdfunding platforms.


Author(s):  
Emanuel E. Chingonikaya ◽  
Farida S. Salehe

Tanzania is one of the countries which have ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child which means they are committed to protecting the rights of all children. Moreover, over 50% of the population of Tanzania is aged 18 years and under, the need to invest in the development and protection of children becomes more important. There is an increasing number of street children in many cities in Tanzania. The reasons for causing street children are widely known. There are law enforcement institutions for protecting children. However, it is not widely known on the contribution of these institutions in protecting street children rights. The study determined the contribution of law enforcement institutions in protecting Street children's rights. Specific objectives of the research were to examine the roles of law enforcement institutions in protecting children's rights at various levels of the society and determine the community's attitude towards violation of children’s rights. The study was conducted in Temeke and Ilala municipalities in Dar es Salaam city. A cross-sectional research design was adopted. A representative sample of 120 street children was used. Both primary and secondary data were collected. A questionnaire survey, focus group discussion, key informant interview and personal observation methods were used to collect the primary data. The Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) for Windows Version 12.0 was used for data analysis. Results of this study revealed that some of the street children's rights for protection were being violated by various law enforcement institutions. From the perspective of communities, many of them regarded the street children as criminals. The study concludes that many street children to get the rights for protection. From the findings, it is recommended that law enforcement institutions should not always use forces due to the notion that street children are criminals.


2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Rachael Wambui ◽  
Stephen Muathe

In the contemporary business context, the firm’s attractiveness and growth potential are demonstrated by its performance among other factors. Research has shown that women owned enterprises that utilize networking avenues to advance their businesses results in significant firm performance. Thus the objectives for the study were to discuss the key constructs of entrepreneurial networking and performance of women owned enterprises, to review theories that link entrepreneurial networking and performance, to recommend a conceptual framework that guides future studies on the highlighted knowledge gaps, and to recommend a methodological framework for future study. The study was anchored on Resource Based View, Dynamic Capability Theory, Social Capital, and Structural hole theory. The study was a desktop review of global theories related to entrepreneurial networking and performance in of women owned enterprises. Further, the empirical review was based on cross-sectional studies that explored entrepreneurial networking and performance of women owned enterprises. The studies reviewed were mainly conducted in the last ten years in developing nations in Africa and other parts of the world. The limitation of this study is that it only provides secondary data on existing studies on entrepreneurial networking and the performance of women owned enterprises. The findings indicated that these studies were convergent on the direct relationship between entrepreneurial networks and performance. A conceptual gap identified was the lack of moderating and mediating variables. The study recommended that future studies should incorporate, dynamic capabilities as a mediating variable and the business operating environment as moderating variable. Such studies should adopt explanatory non-experimental and descriptive research designs in collecting primary data which is crucial for filling the knowledge gaps identified in this study. Finally, a constructionist approach is proposed since the study seeks to add knowledge in the women entrepreneurship realm.


2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 137
Author(s):  
Sarah Sedigheh Ebadzadeh Semnani ◽  
Hossein Dadfar ◽  
Staffan Brege

<div><strong>Purpose:</strong> This study was carried out with the aim of exploring the effects of export clusters formation on export performance of SMEs in Iranian energy industry.</div><div> </div><div><strong>Methodology/Approach:</strong> The study was undertaken through having three case studies, each on a different export cluster currently active within Iranian energy industry. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews with both managers and members of each export cluster as well as study of their archival documents. </div><div> </div><div><strong>Findings:</strong> The results confirmed that all three export clusters managed to successfully identify their members’ needs and undertook certain measures within their own authority and control, to mitigate these risks. Moreover, the secondary data showed positive growth rate of export level after the establishment of these export clusters. Interestingly, the strong suits of all three export clusters were mainly related to communication and relationship aspects. These three factors were: ability to create Informal Network within members, Public Relations and Training/Consultation. </div><div> </div><div><strong>Research Limitation/implication:</strong> This study was limited to the export clusters in Iranian energy industry, and on a cross-sectional time horizon basis. It therefore cannot be generalized to all industries and we might witness certain changes in findings if the study is undertaken at different point in time. However, the study shed light on certain important aspects such as nature of relationships within the members of each cluster, the role of trust management and social power as well as the need to place more focus on SMEs in export clusters.</div><div> </div><div><strong>Originality/Value of paper:</strong> Even though there are recently many studies on the concept of export clusters and their positive impacts on the growth in export of various countries throughout the world; but so far, there had been no similar study undertaken with a focus on Iran and not enough empirical evidence had previously been provided on export clusters performance in a developing country.</div>


Author(s):  
Beyza Oba

This chapter aims to study crowdfunding in an emerging economy, Turkey. Crowdfunding is a comparatively new funding practice in Turkey and platforms involved in crowdfunding are very few. In an economic system where entrepreneurs of small sized companies have limited possibilities for securing financial resources crowdfunding could have been a viable tool for the provision of financial resources. However, due to legal constraints, limited usage of social media, lack of computer literacy and lack of knowledge about the issue, crowdfunding in Turkey is a novice micro-funding mechanism where people with similar concerns, lifestyles and values give support. The chapter is based on an analysis of primary (semi-structured interviews) and secondary data about the Turkish crowdfunding arena and discusses the business models, governance mechanisms utilized by crowdfunding platforms.


Author(s):  
Jackson Njau Waweru ◽  
Kennedy M. Waweru M. Waweru ◽  
Kenneth L. Wanjau ◽  
Josphat K. Kinyanjui

<p><em>Globally, small and medium-size enterprises(SMEs) hold great economic growth potential, however their mortality rate is high, due to lack of credit. The SMEs mortality rate in Kenya is 90% by the second year. Scholarly endeavors to explore the influence of alternative finance (AF) on operational characteristics - efficiency nexus have received little attention, more so for SMEs who have unique financial needs. Although AF appears to be the preferred mode of financing and maintaining start-ups, its impact on the survival, growth and success of manufacturing SMEs is not well documented in Kenya.  This study focused on establishing the influence of alternative financing on the relationship between firm-size and efficiency of SMEs in Kenya. The study used a cross-sectional research design. The target population was SMEs registered with Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM). The accessible population was 136 SMEs owner/managers. The study used a self-administered semi structured questionnaire to collect primary and secondary data. Data envelopment analysis was used to measure efficiency of SMEs, multiple regression modeling to analyze relationships and hierarchical moderated multiple regression analysis was used to assess the influence of the moderator. The findings revealed that firm-size positively (β = 0.214, t-value =4.983, P&lt;0.05.) influences efficiency and that alternative finance does moderate (R-Square change 11.1 %) firm size relationships with efficiency. The study recommends that owner/managers of manufacturing SMEs in Kenya should give attention to opportunities for sustainable increase in firm size to improve their efficiency.</em></p>


MBIA ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-84
Author(s):  
Muhammad Idris ◽  
Dian Novita Sari

The problem in this study is whether there is an influence of leadership and work discipline on the employees’ performance of PT.Sucofindo Palembang City. This research includes associative research. The sample in this study were 88 respondents, with propotionate random sampling analysis technique. The data used were primary data and secondary data. Data collection method through questionnare. Analysis techniques using multiple linear regression analysis, F test (Simultaneoys) and t test (partial) and determination coeffiecient. The results show that there is influence of leadership and work discipline on the performance of PT.Sucofindo Palembang City.


2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
Riris Susiani ◽  
Ernawati Ernawati

AbstrakMasalah dalam penelitian ini yaitu pentingnya strategi produk dalam menjalankan sebuah usaha agar mampu bertahan dan bersaing  dengan perusahaan lain yang sejenis dalam kondisi persaingan yang ketat dan perkembangan zaman yang sangat cepat. Strategi produk sangat diperlukan dalam mememenuhi tuntutan konsumen seperti meningkatkan kualitas, menciptakan merek, pelayanan serta jaminan terhadap produk yang ditawarkan agar usaha mampu berkembang. Limpapeh”s Kebaya adalah usaha yang sedang berkembang dan telah mampu memasarkan produk bordirnya hingga menembus pasar ekspor. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan strategi produk bordir di Limpapeh”s Kebaya, Kapalo Koto, Koto Tangah Simalanggang, Kota Payakumbuh. Metode penelitian menggunakan metode deskriftif kualitatif, jenis data berupa data primer dan  sekunder. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data dilakukan dengan teknik analisa model interaktif yang berkaitan dengan pokok permasalahan yaitu dengan model reduksi data, penyajian data dan pengambilan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian yaitu strategi produk yang dilakukan di Limpapeh”s Kebaya adalah dimulai dari menciptakan produk bordir yang berkualitas, desain motif bordir yang up to date dan kreatif, menyediakan ukuran yang special, memberi merek pada produk bordir, memberi kemasan yang menarik (paperbag) dan serbaguna, pelayanan yang cepat, tepat dan ramah serta pemberian jaminan terhadap produk border.Kata Kunci: strategi produk, pelayanan, bordir. AbstractThe problem in this study is the importance of product strategy in running a business in order to be able to survive and compete with other similar companies in conditions of intense competition and very rapid development of the times. Product strategy is very necessary in fulfilling consumer demands such as improving quality, creating brands, services and guarantees for products offered so that businesses are able to grow. Limpapeh's Kebaya is a growing business and has been able to market its embroidery products to penetrate the export market. This study aims to describe the strategy of embroidery products in Limpapeh's Kebaya, Kapalo Koto, Koto Tangah Simalanggang, Payakumbuh City. The research method uses qualitative descriptive method, the type of data in the form of primary and secondary data. The technique of collecting data through observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques are carried out with interactive model analysis techniques that are related to the subject matter, namely with a model of data reduction, data presentation and conclusion. The results of the research, namely the product strategy carried out at Limpapeh's Kebaya, are started from creating quality embroidery products, up-to-date and creative embroidery motifs, providing special sizes, giving brands to embroidery products, giving attractive packaging (paperbag) and versatile, fast, precise and friendly service and guarantee of embroidery products. Keywords: product, service, embroidery strategy.


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-181
Author(s):  
Trivita Octaviana ◽  
M. Mahdil Mawahib ◽  
Abdullah Taufik

Strategi penjualan atau pemasaran adalah suatu seleksi sasaran yang menentukan posisi persaingan dan bauran dalam transaksi jual beli. Dalam strategi yang diterapkan penjualan atau pemasaran di swalayan dapat dibagi menjadi beberapa bentuk: a) Strategi Produk, b) Strategi Harga, c) Strategi Distribusi, d) Strategi Promosi. Swalayan Surya Gondang memiliki dua strategi yang dapat diterapkan, yaitu strategi harga yang terdapat dalam penetapan harga berupa POP (Point of Price) dan strategi promosi terhadap barang tertentu dengan sistem promo terdapat pada barang komoditas. Penetapan harga yang berupa POP  (Point of Price) yang terdapat di etalase rak barang komoditas di mana hal tersebut merupakan kesepakatan harga antara pihak swalayan dengan konsumen (pelanggan). Sedangkan strategi yang terjadi pada promosi diterapkan dalam sistem promo dibagi menjadi 10 macam promo (diskon, murah, 3 hari saja, awal bulan, akhir bulan, home care, beauty fair, kitchen fair, kids and baby fair, dan heboh). Hal tersebut dilakukan untuk menarik minat konsumen agar mau berbelanja di Swalayan Surya Gondang. Penelitian yang dilakukan mempunyai sebuah tujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana strategi di Swalayan Surya Gondang dengan menggunakan jenis pendekatan secara langsung atau lapangan (field research), sedangkan jenis penelitian adalah kualitatif. Data yang diperoleh berupa data primer dan sekunder, sebagaimana yang terdapat dalam metode pengumpulan data dengan cara wawancara dan telaah dokumentasi. Dalam menganalisis data, peneliti menggunakan teknik analisis data kualitatif. Dari hasil penelitian yang dilakukan oleh peneliti bahwa Swalayan Surya Gondang mempunyai 2 strategi untuk menarik minat konsumen (pelanggan) yaitu berupa penetapan harga yang ada pada POP (Point of Price) tidak sesuai dengan database komputer sehingga terjadi perubahan lafal ijab dan qabul. Strategi  selanjutnya  yaitu  berupa promo yang terdapat pada barang komoditas berupa promo diskon di mana telah ditemukan adanya ketidakjujuran terhadap barang yang mendapat promo diskon, yang ditemukan penutupan logo promo pada masa kadaluwarsa yang menyebabkan pihak konsumen (pelanggan) tidak megetahui kapan masa kadaluwarsa akan habis. Kata Kunci: Strategi, Penjualan Barang, Swalayan.ABSTRACT:The sales or marketing strategy is a target selection that determines the position of competition and mix in buying and selling transactions. In the strategy applied sales or marketing in supermarkets can be divided into several types; a) Product Strategy, b) Price Strategy, c) Distribution Strategy, d) Promotion Strategy. Surya Gondang Supermarket has two strategies that can be implemented, the price strategy in pricing in the form of POP (Pont of Price) and in the form of a promotion strategy for certain goods with the promo system in commodity goods. Pricing in the form of a Point (POP) that is contained in a commodity shop window where it is a price agreement between a supermarket and a customer. While the strategy that occurred in the promotion was implemented in the promo system divided into 10 kinds of promos (discounts, cheap, just 3 days, the beginning of the month, the end of the month, home care, beauty fair, kitchen fair, kids and baby fair, and excited). This was done to attract consumers to shop in Surya Gondang Supermarket. The research conducted has a purpose to find out how the strategy in Surya Gondang Supermarkets uses the type of approach directly or in the field (field research), while the type of research is qualitative. Data obtained in the form of primary and secondary data, as contained in the method of data collection by means of interviews and documentation. In analyzing data, researchers used qualitative data analysis techniques. From the results of research conducted by researchers that Surya Gondang Supermarket has 2 strategies to attract consumers (customers), they are; in the form of pricing in the POP (Point Of Price) that is not in accordance with computer databases so that changes in lafadz ijab and qabul occur. The next strategy is in the form of promos contained in commodity goods in the form of discount promos where there has been a dishonesty of the goods that received a discount promo, which found closure of the promo logo on expiration which causes the consumer (customer) not to know when the expiration will expire.


2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 186-194
Author(s):  
Deby Zulkarnain Rahadian Syah ◽  
Muhamat Nofiyanto

Background: Nurses in charge of the Emergency Room are required to have more ability than nurses serving patients in other units. Emergency Room is an initial service in a hospital. One's leadership style will greatly affect the effectiveness of a leader. The selection of the right leadership style can lead to the achievement of individual or organizational goals. Objective: To know the various leadership style used by the head of room in improving the performance of nurses of Emergency Room RSUD in in Special Region of Yogyakarta. Method: This research includes quantitative research type, using cross sectional approach. The population of this study was the head of the treatment room. Secondary data of nurse's performance is taken from nursing care which is written in medical record file of Emergency Room of RSUD in Special Region of Yogyakarta. Results: The performance of nurses at Emergency Room RSUD A in the good category was 100%. The performance of nurses at Emergency Room RSUD B in the enough category was 45%. The performance of nurses at Emergency Room C in good category was 80%. The performance of nurses at Emergency Room RSUD D in good category was 55%. The performance of nurses at RSUD E in the good category was 95%. The result of cross tabulation between leadership style and nurse performance of RSUD in the whole DIY with good performance is leader who use democratic leadership style equal to 35%. Conclusion: Most of the nurse's good performance in Emergency Room is followed by democratic leadership style of head of space.  Keyword: leadership style, head of space, performance of nurses


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